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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Dean, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your event in Old Dean. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Old Dean events
Fish and chip van for events in Old Dean, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For fish and chip supper nights and community open days, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and mushy peas.
Summer fairs around Old Dean are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
Event catering near Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Bookings in Old Dean come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Old Dean to Guildford (9 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Martin's Church? A chip van draws people in. A school like Collingwood College can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in GU15 and GU19, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Old Dean
Can the van park in Poors Allotment?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Old Dean close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Old Dean?
Yes, we do. Old Dean is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Events we cater in Old Dean
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Sports club events and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Old Dean, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Where the van can park in Old Dean
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- What’s available on the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Old Dean
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch